Is there a legal limit on how many times I can retake the Spanish DGT theory exam?

No. There is no legal cap on the number of attempts at the Spanish DGT theory exam. You can sit it as many times as you need — but the exam fee (tasa 2.1, €94.05 in 2026) grants two convocatorias: once you accumulate two fails, in the same test or across different tests, you must file a new application and pay the fee again.

What does the DGT fee 2.1 cover?

Per the DGT, the exam fee grants two convocatorias (exam sittings). What counts is fails: if you fail twice — whether in the same test or across different tests (theory or practical) — you must file a new application and pay a new fee. Passing does not consume your entitlement: each passed test stays valid for two years. The current amount of tasa 2.1 is €94.05 per the DGT's official fee catalogue.

What happens if I fail the theory exam several times in a row?

Legally nothing — you still have the right to sit again. What changes is the cost: once your fee's two convocatorias are used up through two fails, you must submit a new application and pay tasa 2.1 (€94.05) again. After several consecutive fails, it helps to revise the approach, take a per-topic diagnostic, and spend time where it is needed. Our 7-day plan and the common-mistakes guide are designed for that.

Do my sittings carry over if I switch driving school or province?

If you have passed a test and move to another province, the pass remains valid for two years. To take the test there, you must apply for a transfer of your file at the Traffic Headquarters in the province where you will sit it.

How many times can I retake the Spanish DGT theory exam? 2026

Concept	2026 value
Legal cap on attempts	No cap
Fee 2.1 (single payment)	2 sittings (convocatorias)
Fee 2.1 amount	94,05 €
After 2 fails	New application + new fee
Time between attempts	Date set by the Traffic Headquarters
Theory expiry	2 years to pass the practical

Real cost of multiple sittings

For the B licence, the DGT fee 2.1 is €94.05 in 2026 and grants two exam sittings (convocatorias). The official DGT rule counts fails: fail twice — in the same test or across different tests — and you must file a new application and pay a new fee. Passing a test does not consume a sitting, and each passed test remains valid for two years.

If you apply independently, you can submit the application in person or through the Electronic Registry. Once it has been processed, DGT informs you of the appointment.

Official sources: DGT aptitude-test application and the General Driver Regulation.

Time between one exam and the next

DGT does not publish a standard wait time between sittings. The Provincial Traffic Headquarters fixes the date according to service capacity. The two sittings covered by one application should be no more than six months apart, except for illness or other justified exceptional cases.

What if I fail several times in a row?

Legally nothing — you still have the right to sit again. If you string several fails together, review the study method, take a per-topic diagnostic, and spend time where it is needed.

Two sister pages cover this in depth: I failed the theory exam (10-14 day recovery plan) and most common mistakes (the topics that concentrate most fails).

Expiry: the theory exam also lapses

A passed test remains valid for two years. If you do not obtain the licence in that period, you must retake all the tests.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a legal limit on how many times I can retake the Spanish DGT theory exam?: No. There is no legal cap on the number of attempts at the Spanish DGT theory exam. You can sit it as many times as you need — but the exam fee (tasa 2.1, €94.05 in 2026) grants two convocatorias: once you accumulate two fails, in the same test or across different tests, you must file a new application and pay the fee again.
What does the DGT fee 2.1 cover?: Per the DGT, the exam fee grants two convocatorias (exam sittings). What counts is fails: if you fail twice — whether in the same test or across different tests (theory or practical) — you must file a new application and pay a new fee. Passing does not consume your entitlement: each passed test stays valid for two years. The current amount of tasa 2.1 is €94.05 per the DGT's official fee catalogue.
How long do I have to wait between one exam and the next?: DGT does not publish a standard wait time between sittings. The Provincial Traffic Headquarters fixes the date according to service capacity. The two sittings covered by one application should be no more than six months apart, except for illness or other justified exceptional cases. If you apply independently, you submit the application and DGT informs you of the appointment.
What happens if I fail the theory exam several times in a row?: Legally nothing — you still have the right to sit again. What changes is the cost: once your fee's two convocatorias are used up through two fails, you must submit a new application and pay tasa 2.1 (€94.05) again. After several consecutive fails, it helps to revise the approach, take a per-topic diagnostic, and spend time where it is needed. Our 7-day plan and the common-mistakes guide are designed for that.
Does the theory exam expire if I take too long to sit the practical?: Yes. A passed test remains valid for two years. If you do not obtain the licence in that period, you must retake all the tests.
Do my sittings carry over if I switch driving school or province?: If you have passed a test and move to another province, the pass remains valid for two years. To take the test there, you must apply for a transfer of your file at the Traffic Headquarters in the province where you will sit it.

Better prepared the first time than paying twice

Passing on the first try avoids another sitting and the emotional cost of retaking. Our 7-day plan and 30-question simulation are the most direct way to arrive at the exam with margin.